Sydney Water $200 Pool Cover Rebate

Who wouldn’t want a $200 rebate on a brand new swimming pool cover? It’s just what you need to keep the leaves and debris out of your pool at this time of year. Save up to $200 on the cost of a new pool cover by taking advantage of the Sydney Water Pool Cover Rebate.

There are many other benefits to using a pool cover including reducing water usage, less chance of water flow blockages, it keeps the heat in the pool, saves you money on pool heating and can help you extend your pool swimming season.

We have broken down the Terms & Conditions for the Sydney Water Pool Cover Rebate to make it easier for you to understand. You would be crazy not to take advantage of this offer if you live in the areas Sydney Water services. 

Here’s the official spiel from the Sydney Water website:

Buy an eligible pool cover now and get $200 back.

For a limited time, we’re offering customers a rebate of up to $200 as part of our Pool Cover Rebate pilot program. Provide your details and proof that you purchased an eligible pool cover – either Climate Care Certified or endorsed under the Smart Approved WaterMark program – between 21 April and 30 September 2022. To find out more and claim your cash-back, email us at poolcoverrebate@sydneywater.com.au.

The Sydney Water Pool Cover Rebate Explained Simply

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  • Your new Pool Cover has to be ordered between April 21st, 2022 and September 30th, 2022.
  • The Pool Cover HAS TO BE ATTACHED TO A MANUAL OR AUTOMATIC POOL COVER ROLLER.
  • The Pool Cover has to cover at least 25 square metres to be eligible.
  • The rebate is only valid for qualifying pool covers that meet all of the requirements.
  • The Climate Care Certified Scheme must endorse the Pool Cover. 

The Rebate Deal

The rebate covers all qualifying pool covers purchased between April 21st, 2022 and September 30th, 2022.

If you’ve definitely purchased within that time frame, your pool cover is eligible for a rebate of up to $200.

We sell Daisy Ultradome, and Daisy Thermotech pool covers here at Best Pool Supplies through our online store. They’re both eligible for the Sydney Water rebate. Any questions? Contact us here, and we can help answer your questions. 

 

Pool Cover Rebate Terms & Conditions

Here’s the finer details of what you need to do to qualify for the rebate fully.

  • The pool cover must be new to qualify.
  • The pool cover has to be installed on a rolling or manual system. Photos need to be provided of the newly installed swimming pool blanket.
  • It has to be installed on a residential property that has a connection to a water main owned by the Sydney Water Corporation.
  • The person applying for the rebate must be the owner of the property where the pool cover will be installed.
  • The pool cover must be purchased and paid for within the validity period to be eligible.
  • You can’t have a pool cover installed already
  • Photos, the purchase receipt, and information, including the brand and exact model of the pool cover need to be attached to the fully completed Sydney Water rebate form.
  • You must sign a Letter of Authority. This states that you agree to the terms & conditions. This also ensures you agree to allow a Sydney Water Rep to inspect the cover at your home.
  • Pool roller purchases will definitely not be covered under the rebate; it only applies to actual pool covers.

How Easy It Is To Apply For The Sydney Water Pool Cover Rebate

1) Simply email them at poolcoverrebate@sydneywater.com.au to receive the application form.

2) Complete the application form with all of the info and send it back.

3) Wait to hear back from Sydney Water for the payment of your rebate. Payment of your rebate will be within 30 days of receipt of your application by Sydney Water. 

Any questions? Don’t be shy to ask us; our friendly customer service team will be more than happy to help.

Have a read of the Pool Rebate Q&A sheet here

Best Pool Supplies Pool Covers That Are Eligible For The Rebate:

Our whole range of Daisy Ultradome and Daisy Thermotech pool covers are eligible for the Pool Cover Rebate

The Daisy Ultradome has the Smart Approved Watermark certification as a water-wise product.

Also, both the Daisy Ultradome and Daisy Thermotech pool covers are Climate Care Certified by SPASA.

Be sure to order your new pool cover asap to ensure you are eligible for the rebate; the offer ends on September 30th. If you have any questions, just ask us. 

You Will Need A Pool Cover Roller For Your New Pool Cover

Your new pool cover must be installed on an automatic or manual roller system to be eligible for this rebate. 

We stock a large of Daisy Pool Cover Rollers that are designed to quickly roll the cover on and off the length of your pool with ease. We also stock a range of manually operated Poolcraft Pool Cover Rollers.

We have manual or automatic pool cover rollers; the automatic ones are solar powered, and some double as a bench seat at the end of your pool!

We are giving a 10% discount off all of our pool cover rollers as well. Add that to the $200 Sydney Water pool cover rebate and you have a very sweet deal.

Use coupon code: PCROLL10 at the checkout to get 10% off your pool cover roller of choice. 

Our Daisy and Poolcraft rollers are both included in this deal. If you have any questions, just ask our team.

Do You Still Need Help In Choosing A Swimming Pool Cover?

Are you unsure about which pool cover to buy for your pool? We wrote a handy guide recently about Solar Pool Covers, have a read of it, and then feel free to ask our customer support team any questions you still have. 

Our guide explains how they work, the benefits & how to choose one that’s right for your pool. 

If you are ready to take advantage of the pool cover rebate you can shop our pool covers by clicking he button below now. Our Daisy Ultradome and Daisy Thermotech covers are the only ones we stock that are eligible for this deal.

Solar Pool Covers – How They Work, The Benefits & How To Choose One

Solar Pool Cover

What is a solar pool cover?

Solar pool covers, often referred to as pool blankets, are large sheets of heavy-duty bubble wrap made from light, transparent plastic, like polyethylene or polypropylene. The air bubbles absorb heat from the sun and then transfer that heat to the water, thus heating up the pool water.

Types of solar covers. 

There are different grades of thickness for solar pool covers, ranging from 250 microns to 600 microns. One micron is one-millionth of a metre or one-thousandth (1/1000) of a millimetre.

The 250-micron pool cover material is 0.25 mm thick, and the 600-micron pool cover material is 0.6mm thick. Thicker covers are more costly, retain slightly more heat and last longer than thinner ones. They usually also come with longer warranties.

Solar pool covers also come in various colours: the most common being transparent, blue, and blue with silver. There’s a lot of discussion about which colour is better for heating and heat retention. Some pool owners think that darker colours absorb more heat than lighter ones, while others claim that transparent colours let more heat through.

We have found that our Daisy Titanium Blue covers are the most effective because they have a translucent top layer so the sunlight can pass through, but the bottom layer is silver-tinted, so it reflects the heat back into our pools.

If you live in a tropical area where warmer water isn’t desired, you can use a non-heating Solar Cover like Daisy Titanium Cool that will reflect the sun’s heat without absorbing it into the pool covering material, so it transited virtually zero sunlight and heat to the water maintaining the pool’s water at approximately the same temp as an uncovered pool.

Daisy Titanium Blue pool covers

The Benefits of Swimming Pool Covers.

Investing in a pool cover is one of the easiest ways to save money on the cost of your pool. Installing or using a pool cover is a simple yet highly effective way of keeping pools free of garden debris and insects. There are numerous reasons to cover your swimming pool when it isn’t in use. Pool covers are an essential accessory for any pool and will save you and your pool owner both time and money for pool maintenance.

Most pool owners only use their covers during the cooler months; however, there are plenty of benefits to using them throughout summer. Here are some of the best reasons why you should use a solar pool blanket:

Reduce water usage.

Your pool loses water at a greater rate during summer because of the extra heat. Evaporation is one of the main factors in water loss. Floating pool covers virtually eliminate evaporation if they’re left on when the pool isn’t in use. This can help reduce the amount of water you use by not having to refill your pool as frequently.

They keep water from evaporating by as much as 95%, which means that they are one of the best things to preserve your pool water. Keeping your pool water clean by using a pool cover reduces the number of times your swimming pool needs backwashing.

If the water level falls below the height of the skimmers because of evaporation and your pump sucks in air, you will quickly damage them. A cover prevents this from happening.

Keeps leaves and debris out of the water.

It can be a never-ending battle cleaning up leaves, bugs, and other debris from your pool each week. Algae may start growing if leaves and other debris are not removed from the water. In addition, leaves that fall onto the surface of the cover stay dry and may blow off again. The remaining leaves can be swept away or removed with a leaf blower

Less chance of water flow blockages.

When leaves stay on top of the cover, they don’t end up in your skimmer basket, where they can cause blockages if left unattended. Blockages in your filters and cleaners reduce their efficiency, which results in poorer quality water and increased chances of the pool turning green.

Blocked skimmers and pump strainer baskets can put extra strain on your pumps, which may lead to pump failures. Fewer leaves in the pool mean your leaf collector on your automatic vacuum cleaner needs emptying less frequently.

Keeps heat in the pool.

Keeping your pool covered helps reduce heat loss. The more direct sunlight you get for your pool, the more heat it can provide. When the temperature drops at night, it will usually lower the temperature of the pool’s water. The transparent pool cover allows maximum sunlight and heat into your pool.

Short wavelengths of light will pass through the bubbles of the cover to generate heat, just like a magnifying glass does. A pool cover will retain the sun’s heat and may even keep the water warm enough for swimming the next day, meaning that you will save money and energy by not using your heating system as often.

Save on pool heating costs.

A cover will save you up to 50% on heating costs because evaporation is the primary source of heat loss for pools, which occurs mainly during night-time when the air temperature drops below the pool water temperature.

Extend your swim season.

If you don’t have access to a pool heater, a pool cover will help extend your swimming season into autumn and spring, increasing the pool temperature up to 8°C in pools that get direct sunlight.

How much warmer?Summer*Spring*
 Pool Covers in Melbourne4-6 °C 3-4 °C
 Pool Covers in Sydney6-8 °C 4-6 °C
 Pool Covers in Brisbane6-8+ °C 4-6 °C
 Pool Covers in Perth6-8+ °C 3-6 °C

Reduce chemical usage.

Chemicals are used to restore your pool to a healthy state when leaves, debris, and even rain cause imbalances in your pool water. If you have a pool cover to protect your pool from debris, your pool will stay cleaner for a more extended time.

A pool cover doesn’t replace chemicals, but it can help cut down on the amount you’ll need to use to keep your pool clean. Chlorine is the most common water sanitiser, but it degrades when exposed to sunlight. Covers reduce the UV radiation hitting the water, so you don’t need to consume as much.

In addition, if you have a pool with a saltwater system, your chlorinator requires less electricity. If you add chlorine manually or by dosing pump, you will consume less chlorine, saving you time refilling and money buying chlorine.

Spend less time on maintenance.

Which would you rather do, keep your pool clean or enjoy relaxing in it? If there aren’t any leaves or other debris falling into the pool, you’ll have less cleaning to do, which means you’ll save money. Also, because there’s less water evaporating from the pool, you won’t have to add as many chemicals to the pool to keep it balanced.

If you’re interested in a pool cover but aren’t sure where to start, we can help you find the right one for your needs and budget. See our pool covers selection or give us a call today to learn more about our pool covers.

Solar Pool Cover Roller

The downsides of having a pool cover.

There are many benefits of having solar covers, but there are also some reasons why people don’t like them. Many people find them unattractive and don’t like the look of solar covers. A fully transparent cover like Daisy Illusion solves the problem by having the water show slightly through the cover and have a lesser visual impact.

They can be challenging to use. A spontaneous jump into the pool for a quick swim means doing extra work. For example, you need to roll the cover off your pool before your swim and replace the cover afterwards.

They’re difficult and impractical to use for irregularly shaped pools. They work best on square or rectangular pools. If your pool shape has curves or a kidney bean shape, it may not be possible for you to use a roller on the side of the pool.

You need to have room for the roller on your swimming pool deck to store the pool cover when it isn’t on the pool. Bubble covers should be covered so they don’t get too hot when they’re on the rollers. The bubbles act as magnifying glass and can cause damage to the layer of cover underneath it if not protected from the sunlight. If you’re keeping the cover off the swimming pool for any time on a sunny day, this is another chore.

Solar pool covers can increase the consumption of salt and other ‘non-chlorine’ chemicals. Saltwater pools don’t get rid of salt by themselves; the salt is removed by draining water out of them. By using a cover, you keep all of the rainwater, which means you need to drain the water from the pool along with salts and other chemicals.

Installing a pool cover.

To install a pool cover, first, take it out of the box and unfold it by the pool. Next, lay the bubbles facing down on to pool water. These bubbles filled with air will keep your pool cover floating and act like tiny magnifying glasses heating up your pool water.

Initially, the solar blanket will be probably much bigger than the pool. Cut the excess fabric with scissors so that the blanket fits inside your pool. You should leave the cover about two inches longer and wider on both sides to curve up the sides of the pool. It may take up to eight weeks for a new pool cover to sink in, and if the cover is cut to the exact size at the beginning, there may be a gap later on from the cover to the pool walls.

Leave 2 to 3 inches long flap at the skimmer location to tuck the flap of the cover under the skimmer’s edge. This allows you to brush debris into the skimmer before removing your blanket.

Using a solar pool cover.

If you have a big pool or frequently swim, removing the solar blanket can be quite a chore every time you want to enter the pool. A pool cover roller, aka a reel, is an easy solution to get the cover on and off the pool.

The pool cover roller is installed on one side of the pool, one edge of the pool cover is attached to the roller with small strings or straps. By turning the wheel or a handle, we can reel in the cover onto the roller, saving lot of hard labour.

Some pool cover rollers come with wheels or casters that allow them to be moved away when not in use. An option to attach them to the wall with mounting brackets is also available. Which works best usually depends on how much space you have in your pool area.

Installed Solar Pool Cover

Things to watch out for while using a solar pool cover.

Before you let anyone swim in the pool, it is important to remove the pool cover completely to ensure that no one gets trapped underneath it. This is especially true when it comes to pets and small children.

If you use a cover with a salt chlorinator, chlorine gas can build up underneath the cover and increase the chlorine level in the pool if it isn’t used for longer periods. It predominantly occurs during the coldest winter months when pools aren’t used, and chlorine demand isn’t high.

High chlorine levels can damage rubber parts of pool cleaners. Therefore, it is recommended to take off the cover in winter at least once every two weeks to let the chlorine gas out.

Solar Pool Covers: Frequently Asked Questions

Solar pool covers go bubbles facing up or down?

One of the most commonly asked question by solar pool cover buyers is if the bubbles of the cover face upward or downward. The bubbles also act as a magnifying glass to transfer the sun’s heat into the pool water effectively.

If the bubbles are pointing away from the water, then they won’t be able to transfer the sun’s energy into the water. In addition, if the bubbles are positioned incorrectly, the solar blanket will be damaged over time as the hot air trapped inside the bubbles will cause the bubbles to deteriorate, making the solar blanket unable to release the heat trapped inside them.

Should I leave my solar pool cover on during the day?

To get the most out of your solar pool cover, put it on whenever the pool isn’t being used. During the day, you’re most likely to get the most heat from your solar blanket. But it is also helpful to leave the solar blanket out during the night, as this will significantly decrease evaporation and heat loss.

How to ensure that the cover doesn’t blow off the pool?

Well-fitted solar pool covers are without any edges that ascend above the pool coping, they won’t blow off in the wind. Instead, the wind will generally blow down onto the cover, holding it in place. This statement is correct unless the solar blanket is cut too big and extends over the sides of the pool, or the blanket is cut too small and doesn’t align with the pool’s edges. An incorrectly fitted solar blanket allows air to pass underneath, and then the wind may lift it off the pool.

To get the most out of your solar pool cover, ensure that there are no gaps between the edge of the pool and the solar blanket’s edge, so the wind cannot lift any edges and blow underneath the solar blanket. A well-fitted blanket will also improve the overall effectiveness of your pool cover.

How long will the solar pool cover last?

A swimming pool with a too high chlorine level will shorten the lifespan of a pool cover and speed up the deterioration process. With UV radiation and pool chemicals like chlorine constantly attacking it, a bubble cover is subjected to a harsh environment.

Heat will also play a role in accelerating the effects of chlorine and UV radiation. As a result, a solar pool cover has a limited lifespan, mainly depending on the correct care. As a general rule, the 300-micron covers last up to five years and the 500-micron covers about eight to ten years.